3 Airline Stocks to Buy Before Travel Season

The U.S. airline sector is set to fly high in 2026, with sector companies expected to generate a combined $41 billion in net profit in 2026, up from $39.5 billion in 2025, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).That would mark a new industry record. Operating profits are also set to jump this year, from $67 billion to $72.8 billion. Operating margins are expected at 6.9%, up from 6.6% last year, and revenues and passenger count are set to soar too.Below the surface, however, airline ...